A PAIR OF GILT-LACQUERED 'HEAVENLY GUARDIAN' WOOD FIGURES China, late Qing Dynasty (1644-1912). The two, wooden figures are covered in gilt, black and red lacquer with sensitively carved facial features and elaborated robes. The first guardian is wearing a winged warrior helmet surmounted by a red-lacquered helmet tassel. The second guardian is wearing a belt, depicting a demon face and holding a bagua in his right hand. Both figures are mounted on recent wooden bases. Condition: Overall good condition with the lacquer slightly worn throughout. Provenance: Austrian private collection. Weight: 1046 g in total Dimensions: Height 28.2 cm - 30.6 cm